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EF03 FFL

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,659 mi
Last recorded256,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 256,659 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit glow plug wire (4.11 (c) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to p/a/s oil leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 1st bearing rubber gone (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering crack/bad past repair (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember secure but missing bolts

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour x 1 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour x 2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside bonnet hinge loose ,only one small bolt fitting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chaffing each other and the hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple places down rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet secondary catch n/w

radiator not secure

Pass 1 Aug 2025 248,216 miles

suspension bushes deteriorated

underside and structure repairs and corrosion on and near prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jul 2025 248,204 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi mount not attached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch loose (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

suspension bushes deteriorated

underside and structure repairs and corrosion on and near prescribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2022 248,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 248,045 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 237,497 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 237,497 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 232,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 227,545 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 227,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 220,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Link rod bent

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Handbrake cable chaffing on spring

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Perished

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 220,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Link rod bent

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Handbrake cable chaffing on spring

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Perished

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 217,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 217,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 211,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2014 211,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2013 203,372 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 4 May 2012 195,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 186,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 186,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 177,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 177,967 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 151,003 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 150,840 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BALL JOINT BUT OK AT PRESENT TIME

Pass 9 Jun 2006 112,929 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EF03 FFL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 FFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF03 FFL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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